Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic LZ20

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic GX7 versus Panasonic LZ20, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the GX7 (16MP) and the LZ20 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the GX7 (Four Thirds) and LZ20 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The GX7 was revealed 16 months after the LZ20 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the GX7 grades against the LZ20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic GX7 Gallery & Panasonic LZ20 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX7 features external dimensions of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ20 has sizing of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the GX7 and the LZ20.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX7 and LZ20 is 81 and 71 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The pic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX7 and LZ20.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The GX7 has got the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF simpler. The more recent GX7 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.